How to get from Chicago to Kankakee by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chicago to Kankakee in Chicago, take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Bus - 20
20
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Madison & Western (East)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Chicago to Kankakee in Chicago, take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Western Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2240| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Kankakee
The distance between Chicago, Chicago and Kankakee, Chicago is approximately 59.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Kankakee by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Western (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • California-Green
  • Illinois Medical District

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Madison & Western (East)
  • Madison & Western (West)
  • Western & Madison (South)
Public transit stations close to Kankakee, Chicago

Kankakee is located at Kankakee, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cvs.

Train stations close to Kankakee:

  • Kankakee

Bus stations close to Kankakee:

  • Cvs
  • Court Street
  • Court Street/ East Ave
Related Routes

By train

To get from Chicago to Kankakee in Chicago, take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the ILLINI train from Chicago Union Station station to Kankakee station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - ILLINIILLINI
Walk to Kankakee
Leaves from Western Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2240| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - ILLINIILLINI
    Wait for train
    ILLINI
    Carbondale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kankakee
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kankakee
    Walk to
    Kankakee
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Kankakee?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line ILLINI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago to Kankakee?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line ILLINI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Kankakee in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago to Kankakee in Chicago?

    The 20 bus line goes from Columbus & Randolph (South) station near Chicago to Washington & Canal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Washington & Canal (East) station near Kankakee in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chicago and Kankakee in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago to get to Kankakee in Chicago?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Columbus & Randolph (South) stop near Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago and Kankakee in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Washington & Canal (East) station, which is closest to Kankakee in Chicago.

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